Pets and Vaccines

Good evening ladies. I lurk, rarely post, but I had a interesting question to ask. I was at Petsmart the other day and saw a sign that said vaccinated and leashed pets only. Then I thought, how many people vaccinate their pets, but not their children? Do you know anybody like this? If this is you, what is your reasoning to vaccinate pets but not children? Any other opinions on this subject? I'll check back as I can.

Good evening ladies. I lurk, rarely post, but I had a interesting question to ask. I was at Petsmart the other day and saw a sign that said vaccinated and leashed pets only. Then I thought, how many people vaccinate their pets, but not their children? Do you know anybody like this? If this is you, what is your reasoning to vaccinate pets but not children? Any other opinions on this subject? I'll check back as I can.

I vaccinate my children religiously however, I'm not as crazy about it with my pets. They are not family members in my opinion. They do get rabies, and a couple other ones, but if they didn't need them for grooming or legal reasons I probably wouldn't even do those.

I vaccinate my children religiously however, I'm not as crazy about it with my pets. They are not family members in my opinion. They do get rabies, and a couple other ones, but if they didn't need them for grooming or legal reasons I probably wouldn't even do those.

I get my daughter (almost 8 months) vaccinated and I also get both of my dogs any vaccines they need as well. Unlike PP my dogs are considered members of my family. I would be so upset if something happened to them that a vaccine could have prevented.

I get my daughter (almost 8 months) vaccinated and I also get both of my dogs any vaccines they need as well. Unlike PP my dogs are considered members of my family. I would be so upset if something happened to them that a vaccine could have prevented.

I vaccinate my pets because I'd be an a$$hole if my dog got a disease like parvo that could have easily been prevented and my dog suffered and died. I'd also be pi$$ed if somebody took their dog to the park or a pet store and transmitted fleas or something to my dog. just because they don't have symptoms doesn't mean they don't carry and transmit the disease.

I vaccinate my pets because I'd be an a$$hole if my dog got a disease like parvo that could have easily been prevented and my dog suffered and died. I'd also be pi$$ed if somebody took their dog to the park or a pet store and transmitted fleas or something to my dog. just because they don't have symptoms doesn't mean they don't carry and transmit the disease.

I don't vaccinate my kids or my pets. This is MY opinion, but I feel they are unnecessary. I do get the rabies vaccine for my pets as it's required anywhere, but I skip the boosters and crap. My dogs are never sick and if they were to be bitten by some rabid dog, they'd be safe.

I don't vaccinate my kids or my pets. This is MY opinion, but I feel they are unnecessary. I do get the rabies vaccine for my pets as it's required anywhere, but I skip the boosters and crap. My dogs are never sick and if they were to be bitten by some rabid dog, they'd be safe.

That is the most ridiculous logic I think I've ever heard. The top 5 dog diseases are preventable and most are fatal if left untreated. It is also much more expensive to treat a sick dog and your attitude tells me you would rather let them get sick and die than to treat them. You can't pretend that these diseases don't exist because your "dogs are never sick". Vaccines are only unnecessary when you don't care whether they live or die. That's a bad pet owner (and parent) in MY opinion.

That is the most ridiculous logic I think I've ever heard. The top 5 dog diseases are preventable and most are fatal if left untreated. It is also much more expensive to treat a sick dog and your attitude tells me you would rather let them get sick and die than to treat them. You can't pretend that these diseases don't exist because your "dogs are never sick". Vaccines are only unnecessary when you don't care whether they live or die. That's a bad pet owner (and parent) in MY opinion.

I vaccinate my pets when they are younger and I stop after they have been current on vaccinations for a few years. I do not take my pets anywhere other than the vet. All of my animals are indoors so they are low risk. I vaccinate for Rabies every three years but only because it is required by law. I am a responsible pet owner. My furry kids get annual exams with all the blood work. My pampered pets live long healthy lives.

I vaccinate my pets when they are younger and I stop after they have been current on vaccinations for a few years. I do not take my pets anywhere other than the vet. All of my animals are indoors so they are low risk. I vaccinate for Rabies every three years but only because it is required by law. I am a responsible pet owner. My furry kids get annual exams with all the blood work. My pampered pets live long healthy lives.

Why thank you both you and Jennifer for your sweet words. Again, by posting *my* opinion I wasn't trying to get anyone else to believe in my logic. And trust me, I have done tons and tons of research on vaccines in children and about half as much on vaccines in pets.

If you both believe that your pets are kept safest by vaccinating them, then more power to you. But you really don't need to go attacking me for my beliefs. Thank you.

Why thank you both you and Jennifer for your sweet words. Again, by posting *my* opinion I wasn't trying to get anyone else to believe in my logic. And trust me, I have done tons and tons of research on vaccines in children and about half as much on vaccines in pets.

If you both believe that your pets are kept safest by vaccinating them, then more power to you. But you really don't need to go attacking me for my beliefs. Thank you.

I'm not attacking your beliefs. I'm attacking your logic. I don't believe for one second that you have done "tons and tons" of actual research on vaccines in children or pets. I think you have a preconceived ( and incorrect) idea about vaccines and looked for pseudo-science and rhetoric to back your decision.

I'm not attacking your beliefs. I'm attacking your logic. I don't believe for one second that you have done "tons and tons" of actual research on vaccines in children or pets. I think you have a preconceived ( and incorrect) idea about vaccines and looked for pseudo-science and rhetoric to back your decision.

#11 You are slower than a herd of turtles stampeding through peanut butter.

From:
angelhaiku

To: jennifer4304

Posted: Aug-06 12:52 PM (17 of 42)

That's totally fine that you don't believe me. Why would I try to go against something that is believed to "protect" pets and children if I hadn't done research on it? I would just put my blinders on and take my kids to the doctor to get shots and my dogs to the vet just like everyone else.

Believe it or not, there is a reason I choose not to vaccinate. But that's a whole different topic.

That's totally fine that you don't believe me. Why would I try to go against something that is believed to "protect" pets and children if I hadn't done research on it? I would just put my blinders on and take my kids to the doctor to get shots and my dogs to the vet just like everyone else.

Believe it or not, there is a reason I choose not to vaccinate. But that's a whole different topic.

#11 You are slower than a herd of turtles stampeding through peanut butter.

From:
ppjjmom

To: 3rdTMRound

Posted: Aug-06 01:05 PM (19 of 42)

As a vet, I'm impressed that most of you vaccinate your pets. There are always going to be some who are sadly misinformed or ignorant about preventive health care. One thing I wanted to mention is that leptospirosis (the L in the dhlpp vaccine for dogs) is transmissible to people, so if your dog contracted it, you could get it as well. It causes severe liver and kidney failure. So vaccinating your pet protects you and your family as well as your pet.

As a vet, I'm impressed that most of you vaccinate your pets. There are always going to be some who are sadly misinformed or ignorant about preventive health care. One thing I wanted to mention is that leptospirosis (the L in the dhlpp vaccine for dogs) is transmissible to people, so if your dog contracted it, you could get it as well. It causes severe liver and kidney failure. So vaccinating your pet protects you and your family as well as your pet.

As a veterinary technician, I feel I have a slightly more educated opinion than some on vaccines for pets. However, I'm one of "those" people who consider my fur babies to be my babies as well. Don't get me wrong, my bipedal baby is definitely getting saved if I had to choose between him and qudrapeds. I would even go so far as to consider worm and tick prevention part of their essential vaccines. I believe that if you're going to take on the responsibility of something that could not otherwise care for itself (human OR domesticated animal) you should make sure that you are giving it the very best possible. Almost more so with animals. You never accidentally acquire an animal. Having an unplanned pregnancy while on bc and using condoms, I'm fully aware that "accidental" pregnancies happen (though, if you're doing the deed, it's not a total accident. His little men didn't crawl up your pants and impregnate you. You chose to have sex... Sorry to stray ot). If your animal is strictly indoors and will NEVER get out or meet another animal, you should, theoretically, be ok without vaccines. Other than that, every pet should be fully vaccinated (and how the heck can one guarantee that their pet NEVER meets another animal or gets out of the house?) I've seen what happens with Parvo, rabies, distemper, heart worm, etc when pets are not vaccinated. It's not pretty. Anyone even willing to take the risk of putting another living creature through that should never be allowed to have pets. With some of these diseases, the animal experiences such extreme encephalitis (swelling of the brain) that it kills them. Can you imagine that?? I've seen it. You know what we do to "Fluffy" after he has those symptoms? You don't take him home. We chop off his head and mail him to a testing center where they dissect his brain. How can anyone be ok with that when all "Fluffy" did was live them unconditionally? And Parvo, that doesn't give your pet a chance with out thousands of dollars of treatment. And even then, it's 50/50. When you could've gotten a $30 vaccine. Come on, people. I understand that, even with the vaccine, there's a SLIGHT possibility that "Fluffy" will still get something. Kennel cough is a common one that somehow seems to be seen a TON even with the vaccine. But I've not seen a dog fully vaccinated against rabies or distemper or parvovirus diagnosed with them. Kennel cough is generally survived (I've not seen an otherwise healthy dog die from it. It's also not too expensive to treat. More than the vaccine though. Then there are those people who are scared about their pet getting cancer from the vaccine... It happens. Have your vet run titers (said tight-ers... For the love of God, please don't call it tit-ers. I would laugh in your face if you said tit. Even if I'm working. That's a benefit of working with animals, we can be slightly immature). Anywho, titers basically check the amount of immunity towards something. It's a quick blood draw and a simple test that takes less than a week. If your pet is sufficient, no need for that awful vaccine. Problem solved. I know I've ranted and rambled long enough. I won't hate any of you who don't vaccinate. I couldn't disagree with you more, but I chose to think the best of you and hope that you didn't take this/these animal(s) when you knew you couldn't properly care for them. Don't hate me for my passionate opinions. :)

As a veterinary technician, I feel I have a slightly more educated opinion than some on vaccines for pets. However, I'm one of "those" people who consider my fur babies to be my babies as well. Don't get me wrong, my bipedal baby is definitely getting saved if I had to choose between him and qudrapeds. I would even go so far as to consider worm and tick prevention part of their essential vaccines. I believe that if you're going to take on the responsibility of something that could not otherwise care for itself (human OR domesticated animal) you should make sure that you are giving it the very best possible. Almost more so with animals. You never accidentally acquire an animal. Having an unplanned pregnancy while on bc and using condoms, I'm fully aware that "accidental" pregnancies happen (though, if you're doing the deed, it's not a total accident. His little men didn't crawl up your pants and impregnate you. You chose to have sex... Sorry to stray ot). If your animal is strictly indoors and will NEVER get out or meet another animal, you should, theoretically, be ok without vaccines. Other than that, every pet should be fully vaccinated (and how the heck can one guarantee that their pet NEVER meets another animal or gets out of the house?) I've seen what happens with Parvo, rabies, distemper, heart worm, etc when pets are not vaccinated. It's not pretty. Anyone even willing to take the risk of putting another living creature through that should never be allowed to have pets. With some of these diseases, the animal experiences such extreme encephalitis (swelling of the brain) that it kills them. Can you imagine that?? I've seen it. You know what we do to "Fluffy" after he has those symptoms? You don't take him home. We chop off his head and mail him to a testing center where they dissect his brain. How can anyone be ok with that when all "Fluffy" did was live them unconditionally? And Parvo, that doesn't give your pet a chance with out thousands of dollars of treatment. And even then, it's 50/50. When you could've gotten a $30 vaccine. Come on, people. I understand that, even with the vaccine, there's a SLIGHT possibility that "Fluffy" will still get something. Kennel cough is a common one that somehow seems to be seen a TON even with the vaccine. But I've not seen a dog fully vaccinated against rabies or distemper or parvovirus diagnosed with them. Kennel cough is generally survived (I've not seen an otherwise healthy dog die from it. It's also not too expensive to treat. More than the vaccine though. Then there are those people who are scared about their pet getting cancer from the vaccine... It happens. Have your vet run titers (said tight-ers... For the love of God, please don't call it tit-ers. I would laugh in your face if you said tit. Even if I'm working. That's a benefit of working with animals, we can be slightly immature). Anywho, titers basically check the amount of immunity towards something. It's a quick blood draw and a simple test that takes less than a week. If your pet is sufficient, no need for that awful vaccine. Problem solved. I know I've ranted and rambled long enough. I won't hate any of you who don't vaccinate. I couldn't disagree with you more, but I chose to think the best of you and hope that you didn't take this/these animal(s) when you knew you couldn't properly care for them. Don't hate me for my passionate opinions. :)

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